30 years of one thing. Industrial computing.
IBT Technologies has been supplying embedded and industrial computing platforms across Canada and North America since 1996. We stock, integrate and support systems for manufacturers, OEMs, system integrators, and government clients throughout the region.
30 Years of Industrial Computing
IBT Technologies has been supplying embedded and industrial computing solutions across North America since 1996. From our headquarters in Canada, we support manufacturers, OEMs and system integrators with industrial-grade technology backed by responsive local engineering.
Engineering Solutions Since 1996
IBT was founded by engineers who saw a gap in the North American market: customers needed advanced industrial computing technology without choosing between large, slow-moving distributors and direct overseas sourcing with limited local support.
Our answer was simple — combine advanced industrial technology with accessible North American engineering and long-term customer support.
From the beginning, IBT grew through deep, long-term partnerships with leading manufacturers. Those relationships have continued for nearly three decades and remain an important foundation of our industrial computing business.
From Industrial Computers to Engineering Solutions
As our customers' applications evolved, so did IBT.
More than 20 years ago, when fanless computers were still an emerging concept, we recognized their potential for industrial applications and became an early specialist in fanless computing.
Our engineers went on to develop IP67/IP68-rated sealed computer systems for demanding food and meat-processing environments, where equipment must withstand water, moisture and rigorous washdown procedures. We also developed rugged systems for outdoor digital signage exposed to weather, temperature extremes and continuous operation.
Those projects established an engineering philosophy that still guides us today:
When an off-the-shelf product isn't good enough for the application, we engineer a better solution.
Beyond the Computer
Over time, customers increasingly asked us to solve problems beyond the industrial computer itself.
Today, our capabilities extend into custom electronics, firmware, sensing, lighting, control and energy systems, including:
- —Industrial and fanless embedded computers
- —IP67/IP68-rated sealed and rugged computing systems
- —Custom electronic boards and controllers
- —Intelligent LED controllers and lighting systems
- —LiDAR and sensing solutions
- —Embedded computing for biometric applications
- —Smart energy and power-management systems
- —BIOS customization, firmware development, mechanical design and complete system integration
From Engineering Partner to ODM
Today, IBT operates as an engineering and ODM partner for customers requiring custom electronic boards, controllers and complete embedded systems.
Our North American hardware and software engineering capabilities are combined with the manufacturing expertise and supply-chain resources of our factories and long-standing partners in Asia.
This gives our customers the best of both worlds: accessible North American engineering and support combined with reliable, cost-effective global manufacturing.
We support projects from initial concept and component selection through hardware and firmware development, mechanical integration, prototyping, validation, manufacturing and long-term production.
Our objective is not simply to supply components. We deliver engineered solutions ready to become part of our customer's product.
Built on Long-Term Partnerships
Today, IBT supports customers across North America, Europe and other international markets, from emerging OEMs to major companies deploying industrial systems at scale.
Technology has changed enormously since 1996. Our capabilities have grown with it. But the principles behind IBT have remained remarkably consistent:
Understand the application.
Engineer the right solution.
Manufacture it reliably.
Support it for the long term.
We're still headquartered in Canada.
We're still engineers at heart.
And when our customers need us, we still pick up the phone.
Founded in Canada. First contracts supplying industrial boards to local manufacturers.
Formed the technical and supply partnerships that would anchor our catalog for decades, then expanded across North America and Europe — relationships that continue today.
Opened dedicated engineering lab for BIOS customization and system-level integration services.
Achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification. Expanded stocking program to 200+ active SKUs. Start designing and manufacturing PCBA service including Custom-made LED bar and light controller hardware and firmware design.
Introduced extended lifecycle program — 7-year supply guarantee on strategic platforms. Expanded design to panel PC and in-vehicle computer platforms.
Launched IBT-branded fanless product line for harsh-environment Canadian deployments. Expanded design to Digital signage and Kiosk, small and large scale.
ISO 9001 recertification. Upgraded to ISO9001:2015 standard.
30 years of continuous operation. 200+ active customers across Canada, North America and Europe.
Certified processes. Verified output.
IBT's ISO 9001 certification covers the full process from supplier qualification through incoming inspection, assembly, test, and customer delivery.
ISO 9001:2015, Quality management — design, procurement, assembly, and testing.
Restriction of hazardous substances for industrial computer, motherboard, and embedded electronics sold into the EU market.
EMC certification for sale in the EU, USA, and Canada.
Safety certification per audio/video, IT and communications equipment standard.
Vehicle component certification for in-vehicle and transportation applications.
Rolling stock electronics — T1 class thermal, railway vibration and shock.
Global Technology & Manufacturing Partnerships
For over 25 years, IBT has built strong relationships with leading technology and manufacturing partners worldwide. These long-standing partnerships, combined with our in-house engineering and integration capabilities, enable us to provide reliable industrial computing solutions, custom configurations, and responsive technical support to customers and projects around the world.
- —Long-standing manufacturing partnerships built over decades
- —Cross-region technical and supply-chain support
- —Local warranty and RMA support
- —BIOS customization rights on select products
- —Access to engineering design-in support
Ready to work with us?
Contact our North American sales team. Quote turnaround under 48h. Applications engineering at no charge on qualified projects.